8 apartments severely damaged in south Reno fire

Crews battle an apartment fire in south Reno off Sierra Madre Drive.

7:55 p.m. update

The American Red Cross Northern Nevada chapter is helping nine people displaced Thursday as the result of an apartment fire that left eight units uninhabitable in south Reno.

No one was injured in the fire at the Rosewood Park Apartments off Sierra Madre Drive, near South McCarran Boulevard.

Eight apartments were severely damaged, and the roof of one building in the complex was destroyed, Battalion Chief Scott Baker said. A damage estimate was not immediately available.

Firefighters had responded to the scene about 3:35 p.m. on a report that a barbeque had caught fire in a balcony area.

Baker said the fire moved quickly into a breezeway and into the attic. In all, 24 people were evacuated, Baker said. Firefighters were able to stop the fire from spreading to other buildings in the complex. Some personal belongings of those living in apartments that burned were salvaged, Baker said.

Clara Andriola, executive director of the American Red Cross of Northern Nevada, said it is working with the owner of the complex, who opened eight other units for them to stay in.

The Red Cross provided blankets, financial assistance, water and comfort kits of necessities, Andriola said. Also, a Red Cross nurse was working with the displaced people to ensure they get any necessary prescriptions filled, Andriola said.

6:40 p.m. update

The American Red Cross Northern Nevada chapter is helping nine people displaced Thursday as the result of an apartment fire that the Red Cross reported had left eight units uninhabitable in south Reno.

No one was injured in the fire at the Rosewood Park Apartments off Sierra Madre Drive, near South McCarran Boulevard.

Up to three apartments were destroyed in the fire, KTVN Channel 2 reported Thursday evening. Other units were left uninhabitable. A damage estimate was not immediately available

A report came in about 3:35 p.m. Thursday that a barbeque had caught fire in a balcony area and that the flames had spread to other nearby areas.

The Red Cross said it is working with the owner of the complex, who opened eight other units for them to stay in.

The Red Cross provided blankets, financial assistance, water and comfort kits of necessities. Also, a Red Cross nurse is working with the displaced people to ensure they get any necessary prescriptions filled.

6:12 p.m.

Up to three apartments were destroyed, KTVN Channel 2 reports.

5:05 p.m.

Crews remain at the scene of the apartment fire. There's no word of any injuries. The investigation continues.

4:30 p.m. update

Firefighters remain at the scene of the apartment fire in south Reno, where crews continue to find flames. From the scene, the RGJ's Marilyn Newton says it appears more than one apartment may be damaged.

3:43 p.m. update

Crews are battling an apartment fire in south Reno off Sierra Madre Drive.

A report came in about 3:35 p.m. Thursday that a barbeque had caught fire in a balcony area and that the flames may have spread to a porch and other nearby areas.

No injuries are reported.

Reno firefighters remain at the Rosewood Park Apartments in south Reno, near South McCarran Boulevard.

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8 apartments severely damaged in south Reno fire

The American Red Cross Northern Nevada chapter is helping nine people displaced Thursday as the result of an apartment fire that left eight units uninhabitable in south Reno.

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